Methuen Adoption Center - Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist
Methuen Adoption Center - Equine and Farm Animal Welfare Specialist
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Job Description
This is a full time 40 hour a week position with required weekend days. Applicants proficient in Spanish are encouraged to apply!
THE POSITION:
We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for an Animal Welfare Specialist with specialized equine and farm animal experience to work at our unique adoption center location at Nevins Farm. The vision of the MSPCA Animal Protection Division is to proactively address the underlying issues that put animals at risk. We value our connections to communities and organizations and serve as a resource to protect the largest number of animals possible. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCAs mission working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Some job responsibilities include:
- Working hands-on with several species of animals including companion equine and farm animals feeding cleaning and disinfecting animal living spaces providing enrichment activities exercising medication administration etc.
- Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation-based approach with a goal of identifying the best possible outcome for the person and the animal.
- Assisting in the surrender of an animal in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for applicants with at least one year of experience in a customer service/client care position as well as previous work or volunteer experience with farm and/or equine animals. Applicants should also demonstrate excellent judgment and interpersonal skills and be eager to work to support the human-animal bond.
Applicants with a proficiency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please detail any farm/equine animal care and customer service experience in your cover letter.
WHO WE ARE:
The MSPCA is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world. We work together as a community to deliver on our mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals. Sharing in this vision provides meaning to our employees and adds an important dimension to our work.
OUR BENEFITS:
Our compensation package includes health dental and life insurance 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement paid holidays sick and vacation time employee discounts for pet health care and free on-site parking.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
